1974 Holden Belmont vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 365 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Holden Belmont (229 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Belmont | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Belmont | Vamos |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
